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2003 Diamond DA40

🕒 Listed 2 months ago
$268,900
fyiEstimate $251,500–$258,000 ⓘ How this estimate is built

Starts from the median asking price of 15 comparable Diamond DA40 listings ($239,900), then adjusts for:

  • Year -2 vs comparable listings -3.0%
  • Modern GPS navigator (20% of comps) +3.8%
  • Autopilot (53% of comps) +0.8%
  • ADS-B (33% of comps) +1.7%
  • Market supply: 17 for sale of 678 FAA-registered +2.9%

Shown as a range. An estimate from asking-price comparables and FAA supply data — not an appraisal.

2003
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N170MA ✈ Flight Tracking
Sep 21, 2026 (29 days ago)
40272
Lycoming major overhaul
1
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George W Earle Individual
Per the FAA aircraft registry (public record)
📍 Spring, TX

Overview

Make / ModelDiamond DA40
TypeSingle-Engine Piston
Airframe time—
Avionics / GPSGarmin GNS 530, GNS 430
Avionics / AutopilotKAP 140
Avionics / Traffic (TCAS / TAS)TCAS
InspectionAnnual
Garmin GPS Autopilot ADS-B

Description

This 2003 Diamond DA40 offers a rare combination of efficiency, low total time, and major recent investment that makes it an easy aircraft to appreciate. With just 5 hours since a fresh Lycoming major overhaul, the next owner can enjoy the confidence of a virtually new engine paired with Diamond's proven 9 GPH operating economy. Professionally refinished in 2026 in a clean white paint scheme with no exterior livery, it presents exceptionally well while offering a blank canvas for personal customization, flight school branding, or flying club identity. Combined with its MT composite propeller, Power Flow exhaust, modern IFR capability, and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this DA40 is a turn-key platform ready for its next mission. Contact Cody for more details!

Modifications

Back 20 Photos $268,900 USD / Price Reduced 2003 Diamond DA40 - 180 Star S/N: 40272 R/N: N170MA 1,800 Total Hours Texas, United States Compare Email to Friend Date Listed: Jul 13, 2026 Seller Paragraph Seller Aerista Location Troutdale, OR, US This 2003 Diamond DA40 offers a rare combination of efficiency, low total time, and major recent investment that makes it an easy aircraft to appreciate. With just 5 hours since a fresh Lycoming major overhaul, the next owner can enjoy the confidence of a virtually new engine paired with Diamond's proven 9 GPH operating economy. Professionally refinished in 2026 in a clean white paint scheme with no exterior livery, it presents exceptionally well while offering a blank canvas for personal customization, flight school branding, or flying club identity. Combined with its MT composite propeller, Power Flow exhaust, modern IFR capability, and thoughtful upgrades throughout, this DA40 is a turn-key platform ready for its next mission. Contact Cody for more details! Airframe & Power Systems Information Total Hours 1,800 Total Hours Engines Loc. Make Model Serial# SMOH C Lycoming IO-360-M1A L-30761-51A 5 TBO: 2,000 Hours, 180 HP Fuel-Injected Engine, Overhaul Completed in 2026, Refurbished Magneto, New Oil Cooler Installed Propellers Loc. Make Model SMOH C MT MTV-12-B 63 Composite Constant-Speed Propeller, Composite Construction, Refurbished, Repainted, and Dynamically Balanced, New Hub Seal Installed, Excellent Condition (Rated 9/10) Maintenance & Condition Complete Logs Yes Empty Weight: 1,620 Lbs. Range: 720 NM Max Takeoff Weight: 2,535 Lbs. Basic Empty Weight: 1,620 Lbs. Useful Load: 915 Lbs. STOL Equipped Approximately 9 GPH Fuel Burn Well-suited for Personal Ownership, Flying Clubs, and Flight School Operations Annual Inspection Completed June 2026 Avionics Garmin GNS 530 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430 WAAS GPS/NAV/COM Garmin GNS 430 with New Display Screen Garmin Transponder Dual HSI Bendix/King KAP 140 Three-Axis Autopilot Slaved to Garmin GNS 530 Electric Pitch Trim Dual Autopilot Quick-Disconnect Switches FreeFlight Systems RANGR Blue XVR/G ADS-B In & Out Traffic Displayed Through Garmin 530/430 Stack TCAS Traffic System Terrain Awareness Database Active Traffic Capability Engine Monitoring VM1000 Engine Management System Refurbished and Renewed Display and Electronics Additional Equipment Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System MT Composite Propeller Refurbished Magneto Cold Engine Heater Option Oil Quick Drain Heated Pitot Tube Four-Place Intercom Dual Push-to-Talk Switches Dual Toe Brakes Avionics Master Switch Auxiliary Panel Power Outlet External Power Receptacle Cessna-Style External Power Plug AeroLED Pulsar NSP Wingtip Strobe and Position Lights Whole-Plane Powerline Noise-Eliminator Circuit Designed to Minimize Interference from Portable Electronic Devices and Chargers Wheel Fairings Wing Strut Fairings New Tires Interior Refreshed in 2026 by The Best Aircraft Interiors, Spring, TX Four-Place Passenger Configuration Clean, Updated Cabin Presentation Exterior Professionally Refinished in 2026 PaintGrl by Aero & Auto Refinishing, Manvel, TX Clean White Paint Scheme No Exterior Livery Ideal Blank Canvas for: Personal Customization Flight School Branding Flying Club Identity Contact Information Contact: Cody Henigman Tel: 208-513-3181 Troutdale, OR 97060 All Specifications Subject to Verification Upon Inspection Availability Subject to Prior Lease, Sale, or Withdrawal From Market Without Notice An Important Note About Buying An Aircraft Aircraft Shopper Online takes internet fraud very seriously. Before completing any transaction, please review our fraud prevention guidelines to protect yourself. Read our Fraud Alert → Report This Ad Listed By Aerista Location Troutdale, OR, US Website Visit website Contact the seller for availability and additional aircraft information. Contact Seller More listings from Aerista Finance Calculator $1,994 Est. monthly payment Down payment 20% · $53,780 Loan term 15 years Interest rate 7.50% Loan amount $215,120 Total interest $143,834 View Detailed Calculator Get Pre-Approved For illustrative purposes only. Actual rates and terms may vary.

Recommended avionics upgrades

Garmin GTN 750Xi

A GNS 530 is a drop-in upgrade to the GTN 750Xi — bigger touchscreen, WAAS/LPV, and modern nav/comm/MFD.

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Price

52nd pct
$170k$565kThis aircraft · $269k

$269k · 52nd percentile of 21 listings

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Previous listing for N170MA

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2003 DIAMOND DA40-180 STAR

Then asking
$269k
Airframe
1,800 hrs
Engine
LYCOMING
View previous listing ↗ · last seen Oct 2026

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